Obituaries

Carl Andersen

Feb 29, 2024

Rev. Carl Edwin Andersen passed away on February 29, 2024. Carl was born in Frederic, Wisconsin, on November 12, 1946, to Charlotte (Richter) and Rev. Leo "L.M." Andersen. Carl lived his early life in Luck and Racine, WI. During these years, he and his two siblings enjoyed summers visiting their maternal grandmother on Washington Island, WI, making all kinds of...

Fern Boedigheimer

Feb 29, 2024

Fern Lillian (Mattfeld) Boedigheimer, age 93 of Perham, MN died peacefully at Perham Living. Visitation will be 9:00-11:00 a.m. followed by the Memorial Mass at 11:00 on Wednesday, March 6 at St. Lawrence Catholic Church near Perham. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Fern was born March 5, 1930 in Frazee, MN to William and Lillian (McGowan) Mattfeld. She...

Courtney Frohling

Feb 26, 2024

Courtney Grieta Iesalnieks Frohling, passed away at the age of 20, on February 26, 2024 after a courageous battle with cancer. Her love of life didn't come to an end with her death, and her legacy and passion for embracing and celebrating the joys of life will be carried on by her parents Mara and Ryan, her brothers Quentin and...

Grace Wegscheid

Feb 15, 2024

Grace Alice Wegscheid, 67, of Perham MN passed away peacefully, Thursday, February 15, 2024 at Sanford Hospital in Fargo ND, surrounded by loved ones.

Grace was born January 8, 1957, in Perham MN to Leonard and Lorene (Beringer) Wegscheid. Grace enjoyed many things in her lifetime. Her biggest enjoyments were being a mom, grandma & great grandma, spending time...

Andrew Frampton

Feb 13, 2024

Andrew William Frampton, 51, was welcomed into heaven on February 13, 2024 after a brief, brave battle with cancer.

He was born in Englewood, Colorado on July 17, 1972 to David and Marty Frampton. He graduated from Cherry Creek High School in 1991, where he excelled on the baseball field. Andy found his professional calling while attending Colorado...

Megan Harthun

Feb 11, 2024

Megan Cullen Harthun, age 44 of Dent, MN, passed away on February 11, 2024 surrounded by family, after a long fight against pancreatic cancer.

She was born November 27, 1979 to Ronnie and Kathy Harthun. Megan grew up in rural Dent and attended school in Pelican Rapids. This is when she met her significant other, Daniel. After graduating in 1998 they...

Robert Payne

Jan 29, 2024

Robert "Bob" L. Payne age 76 of Perham, MN, died Monday, January 29, 2024 at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, ND.

Robert was born on September 2, 1947 to George and Rosa (Gaul) Payne in Wadena, Minnesota. He graduated from Verndale High School in 1966. Shortly after graduating, Bob joined the United States Army spending part of his service time in...

Catherine Lachowitzer

Jan 28, 2024

Catherine Ann Lachowitzer, age 84, of Perham, MN died Sunday, January 28, 2024 in Perham Living. Visitation will be 4:00-7:00 p.m. with a Rosary at 6:00 and Parish Prayers at 6:30 on Thursday, February 1 at Schoeneberger Funeral & Cremation Service in Perham. Visitation will resume from 12:00-1:00 p.m. followed by the Funeral Mass at 1:00 on Friday, February 2...

Kevin Lubitz

Jan 18, 2024

Kevin H. Lubitz, age 69 of Frazee, MN, died unexpectedly on Thursday, January 18, 2024 at his home.

No services are scheduled at this time, but will be planned when the weather is warmer.

Theresa "Terry" M. Omacht

Jan 16, 2024

Theresa Magdaline Omacht, age 96, of Perham, MN, died on January 16, 2024, at Perham Living.Theresa was born June 13, 1927, in Perham, the daughter of Anton and Martha (Rosenthal) Palubicki. She treasured her youth in Perham, growing up on a farm with her sisters and attending Perham High School. After graduation, she bought a bus ticket to Minneapolis to attend...

Calvin Lepp

Jan 15, 2024

Calvin Lepp, age 82, from Perham, formerly Eden Prairie and St. Louis Park, MN, passed away peacefully at Perham Living on January 15, 2024, where he was lovingly cared for.

Born on January 5, 1942, son of Clifton and Doris (Mares) Lepp, at Minneapolis General. He weighed 1.75 pounds and was the smallest surviving infant. In 2017, HCMC held...

Sonja Horner

Jan 14, 2024

Sonja M. (Trom) Horner, 81, of West McDonald Lake near Dent, MN, passed away in her home from stroke complications on Sunday, January 14, 2024, with her husband and children by her side.

Visitation will be 5:00-7:00 p.m. with a prayer service and time for sharing at 6:30 on Friday, January 26 at Schoeneberger Funeral & Cremation Service in Perham,...

Leslie G. Konley

Jan 4, 2024

Leslie G. Konley was led by the angels to paradise on January 4, 2024.

Leslie was born on February 19, 1936, to Leslie G. Konley and Margaret Ann (McAvoy) Konley in Chicago, Illinois.

He attended school at St. Cajetan Grammar School, one year at St. Ignatius High School, and graduated from Mendel Catholic High School and received a Bachelor’s in...

Ingrid Sepp

Dec 22, 2023

Ingrid Rita Sepp, age 92 of Perham, died peacefully on Friday, December 22, 2023 at Perham Living.

Ingrid was born on March 27, 1931 to Johannes Siilak and Maret Kohlmey in Tartu, Estonia. She and her family fled Estonia in 1944 as it was being occupied by the Soviets. They found themselves in Northern Germany, where Ingrid stayed before coming...

Norbert Ruther

Dec 14, 2023

Norbert Emil Ruther, went to be with the Lord, at the age of 96 years, 8 months and 24 days, on Thursday, December 14, 2023 at Perham Living.

Norbert was born on March 21, 1927, the son of William and Freida (Tober) Ruther at St. James Hospital in Perham, MN. He was one of six children in a family of...

2023 Holiday Service of Remembrance

Dec 7, 2023

We invite you and your family to our Holiday Service of Remembrance.

Thursday, December 7, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. at Schoeneberger Funeral & Cremation Service

This special event is centered on keeping memories of your loved one alive. It is our hope that this service offers you a sense of comfort and strength. A time of fellowship with refreshments will...

Kathleen Wright

Dec 1, 2023

Kathleen "Kathy" Denise Wright's journey began February 6, 1962 as Dale and Donna (Case) Wright welcomed their first of three children home.

Kathy was a strong-willed fighter from the very beginning. Through all the obstacles that life handed her, she kept everyone on their toes. Kathy lived most of her life from a wheelchair and she was known to sometimes...

Wayne Sachs

Nov 30, 2023

Wayne Earl Sachs, age 87 of Perham, MN, passed away peacefully Thursday, November 30, 2023 in Perham Living surrounded by family. He was on born September 27, 1936 in St. Paul, MN to George and Esther (Groff) Sachs.

Wayne went to Rosemount High School and then continued his education to be an iron worker. He worked as an iron...

Merle Thompson

Nov 27, 2023

Merle Wilbur Thompson, age 86, passed away peacefully at the Perham Living care facility on November 27, 2023. He suffered an incapacitating stroke in December of 2016 and was courageous during his illness. Despite his limited physical abilities, he remained a caring husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends and all who...

Richard Byer

Nov 26, 2023

Richard Byer, age 86 of Perham, MN, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, November 26, 2023 on his way to town to buy vegetable oil, a missing ingredient he needed to bake a cake.

Richard Leo Byer was born in Frazee, MN on June 19, 1937, the son of Anton and Cecillia (Joachim) Byer. After high school, Richard worked as a hired-hand,...